A week after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro, a more draconian atmosphere pervades Venezuela. Many fear little has changed as a 'convenient dictatorship' takes hold. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive figures reveal more than 100 prisoners serving life sentences in Scotland have been released since 2021, some after just 10-11 years. Victims' groups and politicians express outrage.
Venezuela frees human rights activist Rocio San Miguel in a significant prisoner release, amid political upheaval following Maduro's ouster. Read the latest developments.
Kieran Cameron, 43, serving 23 years for attempted murder, was arrested in Hulme after absconding from HMP Thorn Cross. Read the latest on this crime story.
Venezuela's government announces a major prisoner release, including foreign nationals, as a 'gesture for peace'. Read the latest on the detainees and international reaction.
Venezuela announces a major prisoner release, including foreign nationals, as a 'gesture for peace'. Details on the move and reactions from human rights groups.
A Colombian lawyer reveals horrific torture in Maduro's jails. As the dictator faces US charges, over 700 political prisoners remain, with families urging President Trump to demand their release.
Police hunt for two escaped prisoners, including a convicted murderer, after they fled a Gloucestershire jail. CCTV images released from Bristol. Follow for live updates.
Two men, including a convicted murderer, are on the run after absconding from HMP Leyhill. Police release CCTV images from Bristol. Follow for live updates.
Kamran Ahmed, on a 57-day hunger strike, is hospitalised again with hearing loss and vein collapse. The government refuses to intervene as legal action is launched. Read the full story.
Two inmates, one a convicted murderer, remain at large after absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day. Police urge public not to approach but to call 999.
Police hunt for convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne after they absconded from HMP Leyhill. A third inmate has been arrested. Public urged to call 999 if seen.
Police are hunting two inmates, including a convicted murderer, who escaped from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire. The public is urged not to approach them and to call 999 immediately.
A British couple jailed for smuggling cocaine disguised as Angel Delight have been freed from a Bali prison and flown home, having escaped Indonesia's firing squad. Read the full exclusive.
Heba Muraisi, on hunger strike in a Yorkshire prison, reports losing her ability to speak and form sentences as her health deteriorates. Read the latest on the activists' demands and the government's response.
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
Thailand has repatriated 18 Cambodian soldiers held for five months, fulfilling a key term of a new ceasefire agreement aimed at ending border hostilities. Read the latest developments.
Uncover the untold stories of hundreds of Allied prisoners of war held in Nagasaki camps during the 1945 atomic bombing. Discover their forgotten legacy and the ongoing research.
A top Ukrainian commander reveals systematic executions of surrendering troops by Russian forces, with 147 cases documented this year. Read the shocking evidence.
A top Ukrainian commander reveals intercepted orders show Russian forces are systematically executing surrendering troops. Read the shocking evidence of alleged war crimes.
Four activists on a 56-day hunger strike in UK prisons are experiencing severe health deterioration, with one losing the ability to speak. Campaigners warn of potential fatalities as legal action is launched.
Three Britons are set to be deported from Indonesia within days after being spared the firing squad for smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets. Read their exclusive story.
Venezuela's Maduro regime releases 99 people detained for 2024 election protests, citing 'human rights', while facing US military pressure. NGOs warn 900 political prisoners remain. Read the full analysis.
Two pro-Palestine prisoners halt hunger strike after nearly 50 days due to failing health, vowing to resume in the New Year. Four others continue their protest at UK prisons.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in central London while demonstrating in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers. Read the latest updates.
Lawyers for two jailed Palestine Action activists on hunger strike demand the UK government intervene, citing severe health risks and political prisoner status. Read the full story.
Insiders reveal the festive plans for notorious inmates Lucy Letby and Constance Marten at HMP Bronzefield this Christmas, including dinner and activities. Discover the details.
Freed Belarusian prisoners report authorities' final act of repression: confiscating passports before deportation. Learn how this impacts lives and the ongoing human rights crisis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy will not meet with pro-Palestine prisoners on hunger strike, despite pressure from MPs and a medic's warning they might die. Read the latest.
Six UK prisoners are on a hunger strike for Palestine, with some reaching day 48. Campaigners warn of a 'point of no return' and call for government action. Have your say in our poll.